Santa Cruz Police Chief Bernie Escalante, a parent of a teenage boy, understands the anxieties that come with a child navigating busy streets on an electric bike. Although his son has recently switched to driving a car, Escalante reflects on the potential risks associated with e-bikes, particularly faster models like the Class 3 bikes, which…
On a serene morning in north-west London, the tranquility is shattered by the screech of rubber as a Lime bike zips past a car, narrowly missing a roadworks sign. The driver, clearly agitated, shouts at the rider. Just moments earlier, Laura, a local mother, had expressed her frustration over the reckless riding of e-bikes. As…
Columbus, Ohio is making strides towards becoming a more bike-friendly city. The city’s e-bike subsidy program has been instrumental in driving this initiative. Launched in 2023, the program offers eligible residents a substantial discount on the purchase of an electric bike. With subsidies ranging from $850 to $2,000, depending on income, the program aims to…
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